I just wanted to let you know that Donald Carroll passed away
this morning at The Chesapeake,
here in Newport News.

As you know, I work part-time at Peninsula Funeral Home. Don’s wife
wanted Carol Brewer Johnson to call me and pass the word on to the
class... As you may recall, he was Most Athletic in our Hall of Fame, along with
Ruby Phillips. I understand she is not too well either.

I recall he played semi-pro
football……..quite an athlete. When I get particulars, I will let you
know. His wife is Joyce and she is a real dear……..really good for Don.
We would see them from time to time whenever we visited The Chesapeake,
as we have close friends who reside there. They are Martha Magann
Keesee and her husband Tom. She
graduated in 1957 and he in 1954. His father was Dean
of Boys, Thomas O. Keesee, as you
recall...

Take care, Fred Mays, ‘60

P.S. Hope you and yours are doing well.

Hey, thought I would let
you know the arrangements for our classmate, Donald Carroll.

There is a visitation one hour before the funeral. This visitation is at
1100 a.m. on Monday, 03/12/18 at
Calvary Baptist Church,downtown N.N.,
located on Huntington Avenue. The service is at 12:00 noon at the
church. Burial is at Peninsula Memorial Park.

Take care, Fred Mays of Newport News, ‘60

Oh, Fred, I'm so sorry to learn of
this, but thank you so much for letting me know.

From the Daily
Press - 03/10/18:

Donald L. Carroll

NEWPORT NEWS - Donald L.
Carroll, 76, went to be with His Lord and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
God's only begotten Son, Who is our only Hope, the Messiah, the Savior of
the World, the Way, the Truth and the Life after a 5 ½ year battle with
Mesothelioma, on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.

He was preceded in death by
his parents, Warren and Druscilla Carroll, a sister and step-sister.

Don is survived by his
devoted and loving wife, Joyce, of over 54 years.

Don Carroll

He was a member of
Calvary Baptist Church, where he trusted Christ as his personal Savior as a 15
year old under the ministry of Pastor Albert Sims. He attended the Builders
Sunday School Class taught by Alvin Andrews for many years. He served as an
usher and greeter at the door for many, many years, as well as on various
committees.

Don graduated
from Newport News High School in 1960, where he lettered in three sports. He
lettered in basketball, football and track and field while leading his team to
championship seasons. While playing basketball for the legendary coach "Lefty
Driesell", Don led his 19-4 District Championship team in rebounding. His senior
year of playing football, anchored by his stellar line play, helped his team to
have a 9-1 season only losing to State Champion Norview. Additionally, his team
crushed the cross town rival, Hampton, in the annual Turkey Day game. His
outstanding senior season play lead to all 1st Team All District Honors and 2nd
Team All Regional.

As the
co-captain of the Typhoon Track & Field team, he helped lead his team to the
state Championship while establishing himself as the record holder of the 12 lb.
shotput. In his senior year, Don continuously set and broke his own state record
during various meets. Additionally, he was simultaneously winning the Discus to
help propel his team to winning meets. As a result of his banner year, he was
honored by the Peninsula Sports Club on the all Track & Field Team for Shot Put
and Discus. In his senior year, he was voted to be the "Most Athletic". He was
also voted into the Newport News Track & Field Hall of Fame. Don excelled in all
three sports as a Typhoon and as a result of his outstanding play, was awarded a
full scholarship to play football for the University of Miami.

After Don came
home from Miami, he went on to continue playing football for the semi-pro team,
the Norfolk Neptunes. His success playing for them led to him being invited to
try out for the Washington Redskins.

In 1964, Don
began his career building great ships in support of our Navy to protect and
serve America while continuing to play for the Norfolk Neptunes until 1967.

He brought great
pride and team spirit from his days of playing sports to a successful career
working for the Newport News Shipyard. He held various positions and worked on
many different programs during his 42 years in shipbuilding earning the
designation of a "Master Shipbuilder" for his forty plus years of service. He
retired in August of 2006, as a Senior Engineering Analyst.

Don enjoyed
spending his time off working in his yard until his physical condition would not
allow him to continue.

Special thanks
goes to the Riverside Hospice, especially nurse Melissa, and to the healthcare
team at the Chesapeake Retirement Center.

Visitation will
be on Monday, March 12, at 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, at 4700 Huntington
Avenue followed by the funeral at 12 p.m. Burial will be at the Peninsula
Memorial Park, with a reception following at The Chesapeake.

Arrangements are
under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at
dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Joyce, I'm so very sorry to learn of Don's passing. I worked beside
him for five years from 1981-1986. I would visit with him after that
from time to time until he retired. I always enjoyed his company and
his friendship. We managed to have fun and a lot of laughs, even
though we were working. I have nothing but fond memories of Don and
will cherish his friendship forever. May God bless and comfort you
today and always.
~ Mike Wallace, Yorktown, Virginia

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2018

So sorry for
your loss.

~ Buddy and Frances Kempton

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2018

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Harry and I dearly loved Jimmy, he was the sweetest and kindest man
we've ever known. You are all in our prayers.

~

Ellen Fetter,

Hampton, Virginia

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Our sincerest
sympathies are extended to Don's family, friends, and classmates at this difficult
time.